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Study in UAE

The UAE hosts branch campuses of leading UK, US and Australian universities. Under 3 hours from Pakistan with 1.8 million Pakistanis already resident, it offers internationally recognised degrees in the world's most dynamic economy.

🏙 UK/US Branch Campuses
✈️ 3hrs from Pakistan
🇵🇰 1.8M Pakistanis in UAE
🏢 Gulf Career Access
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Study in UAE from Pakistan
1.8M
Pakistanis in UAE
30+
Universities
3 Hrs
From Pakistan
Visa & Entry Requirements

UAE: Key Requirements 2026

Gohata Global, Direct Partner Agency for UAE
We are ICEF Approved with direct partnerships across UAE. Our applications receive priority processing, universities know us by name, meaning faster offers and better communication for every student we represent.

Visa TypeUAE Student Residence Visa (sponsored by university)
Visa FeeAED 300–500 approximately, processed by university
Min. IELTS6.0–6.5 depending on institution and programme
Tuition FeesAED 30,000–90,000/year (approx. PKR 2.3M–7M)
Living CostsAED 3,000–5,000/month total including accommodation
AccommodationOn-campus: AED 1,500–3,000/month; off-campus less if living with family
Work RightsPermitted with work permit, requires additional process through employer
Health InsuranceMandatory, arranged through university or employer
Medical TestRequired before visa, obtainable in Pakistan
Post-Study3-year post-study residency available through graduate visa
TimelineApply 3–4 months before intake; visa processing 2–4 weeks
Documents Checklist
Valid Passport
Acceptance letter from UAE university
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
IELTS certificate or equivalent
Medical fitness certificate (from approved clinic in Pakistan or UAE)
Police character certificate
Passport-sized photographs
Financial evidence

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Why UAE?

6 reasons Pakistani students choose UAE

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Proximity
Under 3 hours from Lahore/Karachi, cheapest flights in Gulf
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Familiar Culture
Muslim-majority, Arabic/Urdu widely spoken, Pakistani community everywhere
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Western Degrees
Same degree as UK home campus, Heriot-Watt, Birmingham, Middlesex
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Career Hub
European HQ of global companies, Shell, HSBC, Unilever, Microsoft
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Healthcare
World-class hospitals, among the best in the world
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Family Option
Many Pakistani students live with relatives, dramatically reducing costs
Universities

Top Universities in UAE for Pakistanis

Institutions where Gohata Global has successfully placed Pakistani students.

Heriot-Watt Univ. Dubai
Engineering, Business (Scottish Degree)
Dubai Knowledge Park
Univ. of Birmingham Dubai
Business, Computer Science
DIFC
Middlesex Univ. Dubai
Business, IT, Arts
Dubai Knowledge Park
American Univ. of Sharjah
Engineering, Business, Arts
Top UAE Ranking
Khalifa University
Engineering, Sciences
Abu Dhabi, Top 200 Global
University of Sharjah
Wide Range, Medicine Available
Affordable Fees
NYU Abu Dhabi
Liberal Arts, Sciences
Full Scholarship Available
Hult International
Global Business (Dubai Campus)
American Degree
University campus in UAE

University campus, UAE

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